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Motor Mount / Backing Plate bergskvb at 11:08am 12.18.12 Ask An Oday Owner 4/3807 I recently purchased an O'Day 25 and need to install a motor mount for an outboard engine - a 4 stro
ODay 28 to the Bahamas Boatsail1 at 10:39am 12.18.12 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1313 Any one with Oday sailing in the Bahamas or/and Fl. Keys? Share insights...Thanks.
Prop Zinc Ron M at 10:16am 12.18.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 22/8578 I'm trying to find a more secure method of installing the prop zinc on my B331. Several times, afte
How to make boarding from ladder easier OS2Dude at 9:10am 12.18.12 Ask An Oday Owner 9/4723 I have a 1983 O'Day 23. When I board via the stern ladder, I have to then cross the hurdle of the r
Site user survey for 2013 Phil Herring at 8:27am 12.18.12 Ask All Sailors 19/3701 We've reached that time of year when we plan modifications and upgrades for the site in 2013. W
Sunrise and Sunset Shots Folder Nodak7 at 7:46am 12.18.12 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/6077 Phil, is there some way we could get a common picture folder that we can post all those beautiful su
interior cushion foam... centerline at 1:35am 12.18.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1616 does anyone know what durometer of foam macgregor uses for their interior cushions? I have remode
Trident sanitation hose syoun10 at 10:35pm 12.17.12 Mid-Size Boats 5/4579 I've been told that Trident is the best sanitation hose. Now I'm having to change mine, I've been l
S-2 8.0 Tiller Shaft Bushings finegold1 at 10:19pm 12.17.12 S2 7/2332 I have recently joined the forum and feel it will be a great deal of help to me and in turn, I have
Hunter 25 sailors you rock:) Mikimarbella at 8:38pm 12.17.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1201 After a sea trial, very soon will buy my second boat! I had an Ericsson 26 and great time but few is
FREE Catalina 30 Phil Herring at 7:27pm 12.17.12 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 1/26424 Bringing this over from the classifieds: ----------------------------------------------- Boat wa
'hove to' on a Hunter Vision 32 coxjam at 6:30pm 12.17.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/1701 Has anybody done this on there Vision 32? I'm anxious to give it a try but would love some tips befo
Maine and Northern Mass next Summer? Mulf at 5:55pm 12.17.12 Ask All Sailors 9/2975 Our youngest son has settled in Manchester by the Sea Massachusetts. Manchester has a georgeous litt
Winterizing steps knotcarin at 5:27pm 12.17.12 Big Boats 11/2893 I have a Yanmar 3jh2e and winterized it after reading the manual, talking to others at the dock, and
ice box conversion MORNING LIGHT at 5:17pm 12.17.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/6102 Hi, I was wondering if i could turn my ice box into a real fridge. I saw that you can buy a conversi
Odd size tubing (4) marchem at 2:38pm 12.17.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 13/28395 New (to us) 1982 Catalina 27. Waste tank appears to be original Ronco B117. Tank outlet is 1-1/2" me
Squall in Beaulieu Roger Long at 1:48pm 12.17.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 4/2451 I made a rather short 13 mile run around to this creek just off the Vernon River to await scattered
Rig Failure 1991 Hunter Passage 42 Tropicalmark at 1:35pm 12.17.12 Big Boats 8/4230 I was looking to see if anyone has had a rig failure on this type of boat as I experienced one on mi
Throttle Replacement Jon4399 at 1:16pm 12.17.12 Big Boats 6/1760 I've been trying to replace the throttle and shift cables on my 37.5 Legend. It has an Edson pedest
Seeking running rigging recommendations Brian S at 12:41pm 12.17.12 Day Sailers 10/3078 Guys, let me first start off by saying I've got a pretty bad case of top-of-the-line-itis. You know,

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Keel Winch Failure 1984 Catalina 22 dano2022 at 2:03pm 04.11.23 You mean the keel trunk that's exposed to the water just above the pin and shoe castings? Where the
Frozen Thru Hull Valve dlochner at 2:01pm 04.11.23 Is the seacock a cone type or a ball valve?
Beneteau 423 Refrigeration unit location and access Riverdaze at 1:58pm 04.11.23 There's nothing wrong with the compressor. I just don't like not being able to reach operating equip
Keel Winch Failure 1984 Catalina 22 (1) Jacktar at 1:56pm 04.11.23 The flex cracks you show in picture are in the liner material, the actual keel box is underneath it
Leave the refrigerator on or off? Riverdaze at 1:56pm 04.11.23 I started another post just now on where the compressor is located and how to access it, but thought
Potential first boat for me? Gene Neill at 1:53pm 04.11.23 There are surprisingly few C22's for sale in Florida right now. Craigslist has a total of four withi
Frozen Thru Hull Valve justsomeguy at 1:46pm 04.11.23 WD40 Try some light oil.
Beneteau 423 Refrigeration unit location and access JamesG161 at 1:42pm 04.11.23 Send pictures of your Refrigeration Unit and model number for the most help here. Jim...
Boom Vang lakesurfsailor at 1:41pm 04.11.23 I am having this exact issue with my Hunter 23.. wondering if I should install a mast step plate wit
Autohelm st50 speed mixed with Seatalkng network JamesG161 at 1:39pm 04.11.23 If you register you newest Raymarine item, then they will let you into their private message system.
Lewmar Hatch Gasket Installation JamesG161 at 1:33pm 04.11.23 I know how, but what is my prize for the secret?:pimp: Still restoring my boat.. Dammit Jim...
Replacement Seals for Instrument Thru-Deck Fittings? Mechone at 1:33pm 04.11.23 Pickup an O-ring kit off amazon , thats what I have used for the last 12 years 2 boats no leaks 20 b
Please critique my masthead antenna! JamesG161 at 1:30pm 04.11.23 if there is any interaction between the two using an antenna analyzer. Here is a good one to use f
Please critique my masthead antenna! Don S/V ILLusion at 1:10pm 04.11.23 The only objective opinion can be made once you determine if there is any interaction between the tw
Wiring charge controller for solar q's High Current at 12:56pm 04.11.23
O'day 192 tidal mooring rmilofsky at 12:46pm 04.11.23 Thanks John!
Please critique my masthead antenna! justsomeguy at 12:01pm 04.11.23 Doesn't appear all that advantageous. https://blog.mathspace.co/how-far-away-is-the-horizon-784469cd
Please critique my masthead antenna! Timm R Oday25 at 11:58am 04.11.23 As VHF broadcast range is mostly determined by height , I'd leave it
Wiring charge controller for solar q's Davidasailor26 at 11:52am 04.11.23
Help installing A/C on a Hunter 33.5 BigEasy at 11:44am 04.11.23 I would like to install A/C on my just purchased Hunter 33.5 but I'm having trouble figuring out a

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